Seoul, South Korea

A layered mix of palace history, street food, shopping districts, and late-night energy.

seoul and city in Seoul, South Korea

🏛️ Sights & Attractions in Seoul

  • Gyeongbokgung Palace — The largest of the Five Grand Palaces, with traditional architecture and the National Folk Museum.
  • Bukchon Hanok Village — A hillside neighbourhood of hundreds of traditional Korean hanok houses.
  • N Seoul Tower — A tower on Namsan Mountain with observation decks and love locks.
  • Myeongdong — A shopping district packed with cosmetics stores, street food, and department stores.
  • Insadong — A historic area with antique shops, teahouses, and traditional crafts.
  • Changdeokgung Palace — A UNESCO palace known for its beautiful secret garden, Huwon.
  • Hongdae — A youthful university neighbourhood with clubs, cafés, and street performances.
  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza — A futuristic cultural and design hub with shops and exhibitions.
  • Gwanghwamun Square — A large public square with statues and views of Gwanghwamun Gate.
  • Cheonggyecheon Stream — A restored urban stream running through with walking paths.
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🥾 Trails & Hikes in Seoul

  • Bukchon Hanok Village walk — A route through narrow alleys of traditional Korean houses and tea shops.
  • Namsan Park loop — A loop up and around Namsan Mountain with city and tower views.
  • Cheonggyecheon Stream walk — A flat urban stream walk from Gwanghwamun to Dongdaemun.
  • Gyeongbokgung palace wall walk — A walk along the outer walls of the main Joseon palace.
  • Inwangsan mountain hike — A hike to a rocky peak with views of the Blue House and city.
  • Hongdae nightlife walk — An evening route through clubs, street food, and buskers.
  • Insadong antique street walk — A stroll past galleries, antique shops, and tea houses.
  • Itaewon multicultural food walk — A tasting walk through a diverse international food scene.
  • Seoul Forest loop — A park loop with gardens, deer, and views of the Han River.
  • Gwanghwamun to Deoksugung route — A palace-to-palace walk through.
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🍽️ Restaurants in Seoul

  • Jungsik — A two-Michelin-star restaurant serving modern Korean cuisine.
  • Gwangjang Market — A historic market famous for mung bean pancakes, tteokbokki, and live octopus.
  • Myeongdong Kyoja — A restaurant known for kalguksu, knife-cut wheat noodles, and mandu.
  • Congdu — A refined Korean restaurant in a hanok serving royal and temple-inspired dishes.
  • Tosokchon Samgyetang — A famous ginseng chicken soup restaurant near Gyeongbokgung.
  • Kyochon Chicken — A popular fried-chicken chain known for honey and soy garlic wings.
  • Jinju Hoegwan — A long-standing restaurant serving naengmyeon, cold buckwheat noodles.
  • Buchon Yukhoe — A restaurant specialising in raw beef yukhoe and beef tartare.
  • Maple Tree House — A Korean BBQ restaurant popular with international visitors.
  • Hanchu — A popular fried chicken and beer restaurant in Gangnam.
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🍸 Bars & Nightlife in Seoul

  • Alice Cheongdam — A fantasy-themed cocktail bar with theatrical Alice in Wonderland décor.
  • Vatos — A Mexican-Korean fusion restaurant and bar in Itaewon.
  • Cobbler — A whisky and cocktail bar in Gangnam with a refined menu.
  • Le Chamber — A speakeasy cocktail bar hidden behind a bookshelf in Gangnam.
  • All That Jazz — A long-running live jazz club in Itaewon.
  • The Timber House — A Four Seasons hotel bar with live music and a large whisky selection.
  • Casa Corona — A rooftop bar with Latin music and tequila cocktails.
  • B1 Lounge — A lounge bar in Gangnam with DJs and bottle service.
  • Speakeasy Unicorn — A hidden cocktail bar with a secret entrance and creative drinks.
  • A TOKYO — A cocktail bar with A TOKYO-inspired theme and Japanese ingredients.
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🎯 Activities & Tours in Seoul

  • Best Things to Do - Half Day Seoul Trip (Seoul Palace & Temple) — Our Seoul City Half Day Tour is a complete and effortless experience. Just be sure to have your camera charged because you’re about to go on an unforgettable journey! You will be in the capable hands of our licensed tour guide who is available to answer any questions at any point
  • Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum) — What is the DMZ – an exciting experience like no other While the Cold War happened a long time ago, Korea is the only country that still remains divided as a consequence. The DMZ lies on the border between the North and the South. This is the most heavily fortified border in the
  • Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village — Get an excellent overview of Seoul on this flexible sightseeing tour of the city's top attractions, with the option to choose either a half-day or full-day experience to suit your schedule. With a knowledgeable guide, you'll visit Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and the Nat
  • Seoul N Seoul Tower Observatory Ticket — Marvel at the breathtaking panoramic views of Seoul and the stunning scenery of Namsan Hill from the iconic N Seoul Tower. Capture unforgettable, Instagram-ready moments of the beautiful cityscape from the N Seoul Tower Observatory. Perched on its lofty hilltop amongst the beauti
  • Seoul Fun Food Tour: 12 different food tastings — This tour offers a chance to try 12 different delicious Korean food in the most vibrant local market & nearby the area. The tour ensures you It is the most fun food tour in Seoul. Also this small group tour of up to 12 people gives you more of a personable experience! All foods,
  • Seoul: Evening Dark History, Folklore & Ghost Story Walking Tour — Korea's most popular ghost tour! One of the top things to do in Seoul. This is the side of Seoul that you won’t find in the tourism brochures. Take a tour down the dark alleys of Seoul's forgotten 600-year history of bloody massacres, seedy hideaways and mourning ghosts. Self-pro
  • Seoul Highlights Tour: Gyeongbok Palace, Insadong & N Seoul Tower — Choose between a Half-Day or Full-Day Seoul experience designed to suit your travel style. The Half-Day Tour is ideal for travelers who want to explore Seoul’s top historical attractions in one morning while keeping the afternoon free for shopping, dining, or independent sightse
  • DMZ Guided tour from Seoul with Suspension Bridge or Gondola — Experience the saddest tragedy of Korean history, and feel the most tensed and heavily armed area in South Korea in one day. You may be able to see North Korea depending on the weather conditions on your tour date. Find the view of Imjin River in the Gondola and/or experience th
  • Korean Kimchi Making Day Experience with a Local Market Tour — This is not a demo class, but a hands on class you prepare ingredients from scratch. You have your private cooking table and cookers, fresh local ingredients. So you can repeat healthy Kimchi making back home for your beloved family and friends. You taste some of Kimchi, and ta
  • Highlights of Seoul Tour in Seoul: Deoksugung & N Seoul Tower — Explore Seoul’s vibrant culture and rich history with a guided tour of its iconic landmarks. Visit N Seoul Tower for panoramic views, stroll through the picturesque Bukchon Hanok Village, witness the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony at Deoksugung Palace, and experience the lively
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🏨 Hotels & Stays in Seoul

  • Signiel Seoul — Luxury hotel in the Lotte World Tower with panoramic city views, spa, pool, and Michelin-starred restaurant.
  • The Shilla Seoul — Luxury hotel near Namsan with five restaurants, indoor and outdoor pools, spa, and sauna.
  • The Grand Lotte Seoul — The Lotte Hotel Seoul is a luxury hotel in Myeongdong with two towers (Main and Executive), connected to Lotte Department Store. A 5-star hotel with multiple restaurants, a duty-free shop, and easy access to shopping and subway lines.
  • Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas — Luxury hotel near COEX with indoor pool, spa, multiple restaurants, and convention center access.
  • Grand Walkerhill Seoul — Luxury hotel with casino, indoor pool, seven restaurants, mini golf, and mountain views near Lotte World Tower.
  • Le Meridien Seoul, Myeongdong — Luxury hotel in Myeongdong with indoor pool, club lounge, gym, and La Palette Paris restaurant.
  • NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL MYEONDONG 2 — Upscale hotel near Myeongdong Cathedral with La Matinee restaurant, gym, and high-speed WiFi.
  • Moxy Seoul Myeongdong — Boutique hotel near Myeongdong Street with bar, grocery store, and walking distance to N Seoul Tower.
  • voco Seoul Myeongdong by IHG — Luxury hotel in Myeongdong with indoor pool, 18th-floor lounge, city views, and Namdaemun Market access.
  • The Grand Hotel Myeongdong — Boutique hotel in Myeongdong with rooftop terrace, garden, and business center near Namdaemun Market.
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